India’s first port-based plant using indigenous electrolysers in Kandla

In a significant step towards energy transition and achieving the objectives of the National Green Hydrogen Mission, India’s Minister of Ports, Shipping & Waterways, Mr Sarbananda Sonowal, virtually flagged off electrolysers for the upcoming Green Hydrogen plant at Deendayal Port Authority (DPA) in Kandla port.

Speaking on the occasion, Minister Shri Sarbananda Sonowal said, “This flagging-off marks a key milestone in DPA Kandla’s mission to emerge as India’s leading Green Hydrogen hub. Under the visionary leadership of Hon’ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, we are driving advanced green energy initiatives, reaffirming our commitment to decarbonising the maritime sector and setting a national benchmark for sustainable port operations.”

Key Highlights of the Initiative:

Technology: Larsen & Toubro (L&T) manufactured the electrolysers for a 1 MW green hydrogen plant being built at DPA, Kandla, under the “Make-in-India” initiative.

In March 2025, L&T commissioned its first indigenously manufactured electrolyser at the Green Hydrogen Plant at A M Naik Heavy Engineering Complex in Hazira, Gujarat.

L&T has incorporated a new company L&T Electrolysers Limited, focused on manufacturing pressurised alkaline electrolysers using the technology from McPhy Energy, France. 

Production Capacity: The Green Hydrogen Plant at Kandla Port will be operational by July 2025 and will produce 18 kg of hydrogen per hour, making it India’s first port-based plant using indigenous electrolysers.

Expansion Plans: The Kandla Port plans to expand into Green Ammonia production, advancing India’s Net Zero goals. The initiative aims to establish a port-operated 1 MW Green Hydrogen Plant with plans to scale it up to 10 MW in the future.

India has set an ambitious goal of expanding its port capacity more than sixfold to reach 10,000 million tonnes per annum by 2047 with plans for green hydrogen production hubs at major ports. 

Deendayal Port in Kandla, Gujarat is one of India’s highest cargo-handling major ports and this initiative will significantly bolster the country’s offerings in the clean energy space.